The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis is asking for feedback from residents of his district to hear about what policy issues and concerns are most important to them. Constituent feedback will help Lewis and his office to set priorities and prepare
Welcome to 2025, an as yet untapped year full of potential. Looking back to last year, Winchester was busy with new businesses, new regulations and newly passed articles at Town Meeting which will reach far into the town’s future. But as we look forward to the new year, the
Changes to the intersection of Cross and Forest streets in 2024 have slowed down traffic in the area. And while there have been some issues, neighbors say things have improved. “The intersection is tremendously better,” said Select Board member Anthea Brady, who lives in the area. “I have more confidence
In commemorating the start of a brand new year, Winchester will take the first step toward a seemingly brighter and healthier future. Cracking down on tobacco use, town officials have opted to target the source: setting its sights on young adults before they take the plunge into years, if not
If you were born on or after Jan. 1, 2004, you will no longer be allowed to buy tobacco/nicotine products within the Winchester town limits. The new Board of Health regulation, which passed on May 16, 2024, takes effect today, Jan. 1, 2025. Winchester, along with 11 other communities
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Fast Forest. From groundbreaking in September 2023 to extra mulching on Dec. 19, the project went from a gleam in our eye to a fully planted forest. All volunteer efforts. All your efforts. What a
The recent snow and cold weather sent some Winchester residents to Winter Pond for ice skating and other winter activities. But officials warn to be very careful on the ice. In fact, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife offers these helpful safety tips about being out on the ice while
Should a 3.7 equal an “A” when it comes to grading school work for college prep classes or should it be a 4.0? That question is what’s driving a GPA study committee tasked with looking at Winchester High School’s grade point average scale. Turns out the
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Last Thursday, Dec. 19, the finishing touches were added to the Winchester Riverwalk Sculpture Park. Sculptor Dale Rogers installed “Gulls,” a sculpture grouping of three stainless steel gulls. Josh Ruder, the stone bench sculptor, was also onsite to assist with the “Gulls” installation
If you ask seemingly anyone, particularly students, involved in the McCall Middle School portfolio assessment pilot program what they think, they will tell you – it’s better than MCAS. “You know, as many years as I’ve been doing it, I cannot recall one essay I’ve written on MCAS
Winchester Police believe ice to be the determining factor behind an accident on Swanton Street Saturday evening that caused a car to crash through the wall of Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery. Lt. Ed Donohue said the driver, who lives in the area, was on his way home Dec. 21 when
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis led the successful effort in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Educator Diversity Act, legislation that was signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey on Nov. 20, 2024. The Educator Diversity Act seeks to strengthen
Winchester residents popping into their favorite Swanton Street bakery Sunday were shocked to find the business closed after a car crashed through a wall on Dec. 21. Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery, located at 63 Swanton St., had no electricity following the accident Saturday evening. Owners Mamadou and Mame Mbaye were
The holiday season is upon us and for residents of Winchester who are celebrating, the following houses of worship will be hosting events. Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church on Church Street, will offer services on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. and again at
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester was recognized at an award ceremony on Nov. 22 by the state Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for having achieved a 20% reduction in municipal energy use since becoming a Green Community in 2010. Annual energy savings
On a recent sunny day, while strolling through the downtown business district, the Winchester News ran into the most unlikely person. His name is Ron Diberto, but he’s best know as the “Mill City Santa” from Lowell. So, what was he doing in Winchester? Dilberto said he wanted to
